Western Center Academy

Serving 741 students in grades 6-12, Western Center Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

Graduation Rate Overall Testing Rank Math Proficiency Reading Proficiency Science Proficiency

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Overall Rank Math Proficiency Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Science Proficiency Graduation Rate

School Overview

Western Center Academy's student population of 741 students has grown by 9% over five school years. The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years. School Type Grades Offered Grades 6-12 Total Students 741 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers

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School Rankings

Western Center Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (CA) Overall Testing Rank #841 out of 9602 schools
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Center Academy's ranking?

Western Center Academy is ranked #841 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.

What schools are Western Center Academy often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Western Center Academy?

The graduation rate of Western Center Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.

How many students attend Western Center Academy? 741 students attend Western Center Academy. What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Western Center Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Center Academy?

Western Center Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Western Center Academy offer ? Western Center Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 What school district is Western Center Academy part of?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Western Center Academy is West Valley High School (1.3 miles away) The nearest middle school is Diamond Valley Middle School (1.7 miles away) The nearest elementary school is Harmony Elementary School (1.3 miles away) School
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